Recovery Support Specialist Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Recovery Support Specialist

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC – 3.5

Chelsea, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off 403(b) Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Addiction counseling High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree First Aid Certification 1 year CADAC Entry level Full Job Description North Suffolk is seeking Recovery Support Specialists for our Substance Use Disorder Residential Program – the Hanton House located in Chelsea. These programs provide behavior modification treatment for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders. We provide medication assisted treatment for those individuals who meet the criteria and residents are treated for mental health disorders. This is a 24 hour a day program with 24 hour per day staffing.

Part-time position:

Second shift 4p-11p – weekdays and weekends. What you’ll do: Supervise and/or participate with individuals, based on their needs in self-help skills, activities of daily living, socialization, leisure time and community integration. Assist individuals in scheduling routine and preventative medical appointments, obtain and disseminate all reports to appropriate team members. Carry an individual counseling and group counseling caseload. Participate in upkeep and maintenance of program. Transport individuals in agency vehicle as needed. Other duties as assigned. What you’ll need:

Education:

High school degree or GED required. Bachelor’s degree and/or CADAC preferred.

Experience:

One (1) year full-time substance abuse counseling experience. If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years current continuous sobriety.

Skills:

First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to become certified within 5 months of hire required (training provided) Valid MA driver’s license is needed. Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program North Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions) North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities